Located in northeast Iowa. Established in 1873

Black Hawk Waste has released their 2019 schedule for garbage and recycling collection. Check here for your scheduled collection dates. Due to automation of pickup, containers must be placed curbside with a 4' clearance on each side with the lid closed.

Oelwein is placing a priority on efforts to improve the condition and function of housing. To understand the true housing issues within the community a comprehensie housing study was completed. To view the full report click here.

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History of Oelwein

The town of Oelwein was laid out in a corn field purchased from G.A. Oelwein on the coming of the Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Minnesota Railroad (later called the Rock Island) in 1872. Some years later... Read More